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    Areas surrounding the base of Mount Maunganui remain off-limits, and geotechnical experts warn the risk of more slips is still high
     12 February 2026
    Areas surrounding the base of Mount Maunganui remain off-limits, and geotechnical experts warn the risk of more slips is still high
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    ‘Proportional representation’ could reduce polarization in Congress and help more people feel like their voices are being heard
    12 Feb: The electoral system used by many global democracies eliminates gerrymandering and has been shown to give more equal representation to minorities and women.... more
    ‘Which Side Are You On?’: American protest songs have emboldened social movements for generations, from coal country to Minneapolis
    12 Feb: Bruce Springsteen wrote and recorded ‘Streets of Minneapolis’ within days of Alex Pretti’s killing, continuing a long tradition of songs as protest against violence and repression.... more
    ‘It ain’t no unicorn’: meet the researchers who’ve interviewed 130 Bigfoot hunters
    12 Feb: In this Q&A with the authors of a recent book about Bigfoot hunters, they admit these people are neither anti-science nor irrational.... more
    A temporary education hub has opened for Northland secondary students, cut off from their schools by a massive slip
    12 Feb: A temporary education hub has opened for Northland secondary students, cut off from their schools by a massive slip... more
    Repairers have ensured the Black Foils will take to the water at this weekend's SailGP Auckland regatta
    12 Feb: Repairers have ensured the Black Foils will take to the water at this weekend's SailGP Auckland regatta... more
    The Local Government Minister's flagged concerns over a sharp rates increase in Christchurch
    12 Feb: The Local Government Minister's flagged concerns over a sharp rates increase in Christchurch... more
    A Dunedin man's 18-year online romance has turned out to be a half-million-dollar scam
    11 Feb: A Dunedin man's 18-year online romance has turned out to be a half-million-dollar scam... more
    Formula 1 2026: New engines and no DRS headline major changes in grand prix
    11 Feb: New engines, new regulations and an 11-team grid are just some of the changes in Formula 1 this season. Get up to speed with what is new in F1 ahead of the Australian Grand Prix.... more
    Devastation in Hawke's Bay's Wairoa over a fatal school bus crash yesterday, that killed one and critically injured two others
    11 Feb: Devastation in Hawke's Bay's Wairoa over a fatal school bus crash yesterday, that killed one and critically injured two others... more

     Most Popular Recent National News
     24 Jan: Police have released the full list pf names of the six people unaccounted for following the landslide at the Mount Maunganui Campground on Thursday ++++++++++++++++++++++++
     09 Feb: A major blaze at a Taupo high school's been brought under control ++++++++++++++++++++
     24 Jan: Pakuranga College is paying tribute to two of its students caught in the Mount Maunganui landslide ++++++++++++++++++++
     07 Feb: Fabian Holland could miss the Highlanders' Super Rugby opener against the Crusaders next week +++++++++++++++++++
     09 Feb: A Taupo high school is closed until at least tomorrow, after fire destroyed a block of classrooms, with two people charged +++++++++++++++++++
     14 Feb: Two sailors have been hospitalised after a nasty crash between the Black Foils and France, forcing the cancellation of racing for the day at the Auckland Sail GP event ++++++++++++++++++
     28 Jan: The first victim of the Mount landslide's been formally identified by the Coroner as Max Furse-Kee ++++++++++++++++

     National NewsLinks
      20 Feb: It’s been 66 years since australia last played olympic ice hockey. can we ever get back there? (Sydney Morning Herald)
      20 Feb: Govt to use funds from visitor levy to restore fire-damaged parts of tongariro national park (RadioNZ)
      20 Feb: “fixing the basics” in new zealand education (Stuff.co.nz)
      20 Feb: ‘national has not heard the message’: residents cool on housing climbdown (Stuff.co.nz)
      20 Feb: Youtube tv’s new sports plan is a letdown (PC World)
      19 Feb: Russia is back: after 10 years, flag and anthem will be on display at paralympics (Sydney Morning Herald)
      19 Feb: Maxwell has been australia’s world cup hero, but ponting says it’s over (Sydney Morning Herald)
      19 Feb: Cnmi's national office supply set to close due to staffing issues (RadioNZ)
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